Pecan

Sweet Chestnut

About Pecan and Sweet Chestnut

Pecan

Sweet Chestnut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Eastern Asia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

820

0 40000

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

8-2

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Red, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oblong or Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Fungal Diseases, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Oral Allergy, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Seeds

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Castanea sativa

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Sweet Chestnut, Chestnut

In Hindi

पेकॉन

शाहबलूत का फल

In German

Pekannuss

Esskastanie

In French

Pacanier

châtaignier

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

Castaña dulce

In Greek

Pecan

Sweet Chestnut

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Castanheiro

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

słodki Chestnut

In Latin

Pecan

Dulce Chestnut

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Sapindales

Family

Juglandaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Acer

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

199

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Sweet Chestnut. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Sweet Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Sweet Chestnut has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut

Season and care of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Sweet Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Sweet Chestnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pecan and Sweet Chestnut Physical Information

Pecan and Sweet Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Chestnut height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Sweet Chestnut flower color: Red and Purple
Sweet Chestnut leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut

Care of Pecan and Sweet Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Sweet Chestnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.